Victoria Pendleton turned on the style in a dazzling Stella McCartney dress last night, as she joined a whole host of Olympic athletes and stars from the world of fashion and entertainment for a glitzy awards ceremony celebrating women’s achievements this year.

Victoria took a break from her Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals to attend the bash at Claridge’s Hotel in London, where she wore a deep blue brocade dress from Stella McCartney’s autumn/winter 2012 collection, which she accessorised with pointy blue heels and a clutch – also by the British designer.

Fellow Olympian and former Marie Claire cover star Jessica Ennis chose a figure-hugging monochrome dress, also by Stella, which showed off her trim physique, while Paralympian Ellie Simmonds opted for a sparkly embellished style.

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